[h3]Vera[/h3] [b]East Wing Common Room,[/b] [@Guilty Spark][@Moonshadow][@OwO] [hr] She'd checked it three times that morning, but she had gently adjusted the belt carrying her sword one last time when she planted herself for the morning's muster. This was not the day to misstep, for her group it was the date of their initiation trials. For her, the trial could just as well have already started. Towering over her fellow elf, her complete stillness made her stand apart even more. Everything felt tight. It was with great wisdom that she commanded herself to breathe, ripping her glare from a random group across the hall when her handler spoke up. She couldn't help but flicker another look in their direction as Kiska remarked on their number. [b]"Vera."[/b] She almost choked, her voice a little quiet with a strain that finally broke when she started talking. [b]"Likewise,"[/b] She nodded her head towards Sheri. [b]"Just Vera. Pleased to meet you all."[/b] She exhaled, gradually deflating as she eased back into a speaking tone. [b]"Let's all do our best today, yeah?"[/b]